My oldest sister changed my family’s culture forever, not to mention probably helped us gain years back to our lives.

She decided to run a half-marathon before a milestone birthday. Little did she know that two of her brother-in-laws – my husband included – would join her the following year. And within a year and a half, both myself, my other sister, and my niece joined her and the boys running a half-marathon together. We have influenced not only all of our children but also the people in our social circles. I mean, if we could run a half-marathon, anyone could. By my best counts, we have collectively lost nearly 200 pounds, ran over 15 races within the past two years, and encouraged over 20 others to start running. My children now want to run just like mommy and daddy, and they actually completed a marathon through an amazing organization. What a great feeling to pass health on to my children.

One person. Change. Influence. A ripple effect with a far-reaching wave.

You can be that same initiator. Let the running ripples begin.